Description
Start your holidays with the magic of Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies — soft, thick, and packed with gooey semi-sweet and creamy white chocolate chips. Each cookie sparkles with crushed peppermint and shimmering sugar, making it a festive favorite for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy winter nights in. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy cookie recipes, or classic holiday baking inspiration, this is a must-try sweet treat for every season.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
2 tbsp sparkling sanding sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in semi-sweet and white chocolate chips evenly.
7. Scoop dough balls onto baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Top with extra chocolate chips if desired, then sprinkle with crushed peppermint and sanding sugar.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a bolder peppermint flavor, add 1/4 tsp peppermint extract.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: winter cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, chocolate chip cookies, easy dessert